Historian Walter Edgar mines the riches of the South Carolina Encyclopedia to bring you South Carolina from A to Z.

 
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Malaria | South Carolina Public Radio
Malaria | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

"M" is for Malaria. Malaria was arguably the most significant disease in the history of South Carolina from the colonial period until the early 20th century. It is a parasitic infection caused by...
McNair, Robert Evander | South Carolina Public Radio
McNair, Robert Evander | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

“M” is for McNair, Robert Evander [1923-2007]. Attorney, legislator, governor. During World War II, McNair served 23 months in the Pacific theater. After the war, he graduated from USC and moved to...
McNair, Ronald Erwin | South Carolina Public Radio
McNair, Ronald Erwin | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

“M” is for McNair, Ronald Erwin [1950-1986]. Astronaut. As a young child in Lake City, McNair had a keen interest in science. After graduating from North Carolina Agricultural and State Technical...
McSweeney, Miles Benjamin | South Carolina Public Radio
McSweeney, Miles Benjamin | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

“M” is for McSweeney, Miles Benjamin [1855-1909]. Governor. After serving as co-publisher of a newspaper in Ninety Six, McSweeney moved to Hampton and founded the Hampton County Guardian. He became an...
McTyeire, Holland Nimmons | South Carolina Public Radio
McTyeire, Holland Nimmons | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

“M” is for McTyeire, Holland Nimmons [1824-1889]. Clergyman. Educated at Cokesbury Institute and Randolph-Macon College, McTyeire was ordained in 1848 and served churches in Alabama, Mississippi, and...
Means, John Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio
Means, John Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

“M” is for Means, John Hugh [1812-1862]. Governor. After graduating from South Carolina College, Means became a successful planter in Fairfield District. After one term in the General Assembly, he...
Medal of Honor Recipients | South Carolina Public Radio
Medal of Honor Recipients | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

"M" is for Medal of Honor Recipients. Approved by Congress in 1862, the Medal of Honor is America's highest award for military valor. The first native son to receive the award was Ernest A. Garlington...
Mills, Robert | South Carolina Public Radio
Mills, Robert | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

"M" is for Mills, Robert (1781-1855). Architect, engineer, author. A native of Charleston, Mills studied architecture with James Hoban, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Latrobe. Settling in Philadelphia...
Moise, Edwin Warren | South Carolina Public Radio
Moise, Edwin Warren | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

"M" is for Moise, Edwin Warren (1832-1902). Lawyer, soldier, adjutant general. A native of Charleston, Moise began his career working for his uncle in Columbus, Georgia. Although he was a vocal...
Montgomery, John Henry | South Carolina Public radio
Montgomery, John Henry | South Carolina Public radio

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Grades: 6 7 8

"M" is for Montgomery, John Henry (1833-1902). Manufacturer, merchant. In the late 1850s, Montgomery farmed and entered into general merchandising business. After service in the Civil War, he...